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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was introduced 4 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades vs the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6100 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A6100 Fujifilm X-E2S 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2016Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the A6100.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A6100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6100 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography highlights
Sony A6100 Sports photography highlights
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Sony A6100
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Sony A6100 Vlogging info
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha a6100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $748